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Definition of HEPATITIS C. : a hepatitis caused by a flavivirus (species Hepatitis C virus of the genus Hepacivirus) that tends to persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by contact with infected blood (as by transfusion or by illicit intravenous drug use).ADVERTISEMENT. a hepatitis caused by a flavivirus (species Hepatitis C virus of the genus Hepacivirus) that tends to persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by contact with infected blood (as by transfusion or by illicit intravenous drug use). ADVERTISEMENT.
Hepatitis C infection is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is difficult for the human immune system to eliminate hepatitis C from the body, and infection with hep C usually becomes chronic. Over decades, chronic infection with hepatitis C damages the liver and can cause liver failure.epatitis C infection is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is difficult for the human immune system to eliminate hepatitis C from the body, and infection with hep C usually becomes chronic. Over decades, chronic infection with hepatitis C damages the liver and can cause liver failure.